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Radio Planning & Optimisation Software
Radio Planning & Optimisation Software
version
3.1
GSM/GPRS/EDGE
UMTS/HSPA
LTE
CDMA2000 1xRTT/EV-DO
WiMAX/BWA
TD-SCDMA
Microwave Links
Forsks success with Atoll has come from our commitment to 5 key factors:
Independence
Forsks commercial success and strong financial position has ensured its independence of operators, equipment
suppliers, and financial institutions. Being independent, Forsk is able to maintain a long-term strategy for the
development of Atoll and its relationships with customers and partners.
R&D
Forsk is fully focused on developing wireless network design and optimisation software. We have a strong and
committed R&D team which both keeps Atoll in line with the latest developments in the industry and maintains
joint R&D projects for Atoll with a number of operators, equipment suppliers and partners. This R&D effort
allowed us to be the 1st on the market with a 3G radio planning software in 2000, and the 1st on the market
with an LTE planning software in 2008. In 2011, with Atoll 3.1, we deliver a fully integrated multi-technology
planning and optimisation environment.
Software Development Expertise
Forsk uniquely combines in-depth knowledge of network design and software development expertise. Our team
has an unmatched experience in developing wireless network design and optimisation software, which enables us
to provide our customers with powerful, scalable, and user-friendly radio planning and optimisation products.
Open Platform Concept
Atoll is an open and flexible platform able to distribute, centralise and automate calculation and prediction
tasks. Since the first version of Atoll, Forsk has been delivering development tools and partnering with 3rd party
developers in order to create an ecosystem of specialised complementary solutions.
Customer Support
We aim at building and maintaining long-term relationships with its customers in their use of Atoll. The quality
and reactivity of our technical support are key elements of these relationships.
This unique combination of strengths and a long and consistent record make the Forsk difference.
Today, Forsk is a global supplier with 250+ customers in 70 countries and strategic partnerships with major players in
the industry including AT&T, Telefonica O2, Vodafone, Alcatel-Lucent and Huawei.
Forsk distributes and supports Atoll directly from offices and technical support centres in France, USA, and China and
also through a world-wide network of distributors and partners.
Highlights
Advanced Network Design Features
Atoll includes advanced multi-technology network
planning features (e.g. GSM/UMTS/LTE, CDMA2000/
LTE), and a combined Single-RAN Multi-RAT GSM/
UMTS/LTE Monte-Carlo simulator and traffic model.
Atoll supports GSM/GPRS/EDGE, UMTS/HSPA, LTE,
CDMA2000 1xRTT/EV-DO, TD-SCDMA, WiMAX,
and Microwave link networks; it also includes a highperformance propagation calculation engine, and stateof-the-art network planning and analysis features.
modular configuration
Atoll Core is the central module that supports the user interface, the GIS features, the propagation modelling
engine, all data management services, interfaces, and software development tools. All technology modules run on
top of Atoll Core.
Atoll 3.1 features Automatic Frequency Planning and Automatic Cell Planning tools that provide comprehensive
and integrated multi-technology automatic network design and optimisation functionalities.
Atoll Microwave is a comprehensive microwave link planning software. It is based on the Atoll Core platform
and can be integrated with Atoll radio-planning configurations. See the Atoll Microwave brochure for more
information about this product.
CrossWave is a universal high-performance propagation model developed by Orange Labs. It supports all wireless
technologies and all types of environments, from rural to dense urban areas.
The technology matrix below shows the modules suitable for each technology. Several technology modules can be
combined in the same Atoll configuration for planning integrated multi-technology projects.
T E C H N O L O G I E S
GSM/GPRS/EDGE
UMTS/HSPA
LTE
CDMA2000
1xRTT/EV-DO
TD-SCDMA
WiMAX/BWA
Atoll Core
GSM
A T O L L
M O D U L E S
UMTS
LTE
CDMA2000
TD-SCDMA
WiMAX
Microwave Links
Measurements
AFP
ACP
CrossWave
Required
Microwave Links
GIS Features
Optimised cartographic database supporting digital
elevation models, clutter data (type and height), 3D
building data (vector/raster), traffic data, scanned
maps, vector data, population, and climate data
Integrated cartography editor (vector/raster)
Interface with GIS tools: MapInfo, ArcView, Google
Earth
Support for Web Map Services (WMS)
Propagation Modelling
Comprehensive integrated propagation model
library
Full support for multi-resolution prediction plots
Automatic propagation model tuning using CW or
drive test data
Pathloss matrix adjustment using prediction/drive
test interpolation
CrossWave high-performance propagation model
(optional)
Integration of external propagation models
through an API and a C++ development kit
User and Database Management
Advanced administration module supporting data
access and user privilege management
Flexible database structure allowing integration
of user-defined parameters and custom fields
Multi-user support including database consistency
management, data synchronisation, and user
disconnection/reconnection from/to the database
Support for standalone/centralised/distributed
configurations
Advanced import/export features allowing quick
data migration from other radio planning software
Task Automation
and Scripting
Scripting language allowing integration of userdefined macros
User-defined calculation batch based on macros
and scripts
Distributed Computing and Multi-Threading
Multi-threading/parallel computing on multiprocessor systems
Distributed computing on networked workstations
and servers
Printing and Reports
Flexible report generator including traffic,
population, and clutter-based statistics
User-defined reports based on macros
Export of reports and prediction plots to other
software
Printers and plotters up to A0 format
Measurements Module
CW measurements
Import, display, and analysis of CW data
Prediction/measurements comparison and
statistical analysis
Automatic propagation model tuning using CW
measurements
Drive test data
Import, display, and analysis of drive test data
Call events display and analysis
Automatic propagation model tuning using drive
test data
Pathloss matrix adjustment using prediction/
drive test interpolation
GSM/GPRS/EDGE
Atoll GSM/GPRS/EDGE module provides a comprehensive and
accurate modelling of voice and data services, including full support of
HCS and frequency hopping. Optimised multi-resolution predictions
and interference calculations facilitate planning as well as optimising
mature networks that have a large number of sites and country-wide
coverage.
Atoll 3.1 supports integrated network planning for GSM/UMTS/LTE
radio access technologies. It features a multi-technology network
database, a unified traffic model, and a combined GSM/UMTS/LTE
Monte Carlo simulator that provide operators with a comprehensive
and evolutionary framework for the planning and analysis of multitechnology networks.
Network Modelling
Support of dual-band networks
Support of HCS (Hierarchical Cell Structure)
Support for frequency hopping (baseband and
synthesised), DTX, and AMR
Modelling of GPRS, EDGE, EDGE Evolution
Advanced service modelling
Service Planning and Analysis
Cell and network coverage analysis
GPRS/EDGE/EDGE Evolution prediction plots
Interference analysis
QoS analysis
Neighbour planning and handover analysis
Traffic Analysis
Multi-service traffic map generation from multiple
sources: vector, raster, and live traffic data
Traffic spreading between cell layers with traffic
overflow modelling
Cell dimensioning for mixed voice/data traffic and
timeslot configurations
Calculation of KPIs such as packet delay, blocking
rate, etc.
Interference Matrix Generation
Prediction, OMC-R and drive test-based
interference matrices
Support of TRX type-based (e.g., BCCH, TCH)
quality thresholds
Open format allowing editing and modifying
interference matrices using 3rd party applications
GSM/UMTS/LTE Co-planning
Unified GSM/UMTS/LTE network database with
site and antenna sharing
Unified GSM/UMTS/LTE multi-service traffic
model
Combined GSM/UMTS/LTE Monte-Carlo
simulator
Simultaneous display and analysis of GSM/
UMTS/LTE layers
Inter-technology handover modelling
Inter-technology interference analysis
(e.g., GSM 900 and UMTS 900)
UMTS/HSPA
Atoll was the first UMTS network planning software on the
market. Since then it has stayed ahead of the competition with
continuous improvements made through close cooperation with
GSM, UMTS, and LTE operators.
Atoll 3.1 supports integrated network planning for GSM/UMTS/
LTE radio access technologies. It features a multi-technology
network database, a unified traffic model, and a combined GSM/
UMTS/LTE Monte Carlo simulator that provide operators with
a comprehensive and evolutionary framework for the planning
and analysis of multi-technology networks.
Network Modelling
Support for multiple carriers andfrequency bands
(e.g., UMTS 900/1800/1900/2100)
UMTS equipment modelling including RRM and
inter-carrier power sharing
Advanced bearer and service modelling
HSPA and HSPA+ modelling
Dual-Cell HSPA support
MBMS modelling
MIMO modelling
VoIP modelling
Traffic Modelling
Modelling of voice and data services
Modelling of user equipment, user profiles, and
environment types
Multi-service traffic map generation from multiple sources: vector, raster, and live traffic data
Simulation and Analysis
State-of-the-art Monte Carlo UMTS/HSPA/
MBMS simulator including DL and UL power
control, RRM, HSPA to R99 downgrading and
carrier allocation algorithms
Generation of prediction plots, based on simulations or on user-defined cell load figures, including:
Ec/Io prediction plots
Downlink and uplink Eb/Nt prediction plots
Service areas
Number of servers
Handover areas
Interference and pilot pollution
BER/FER/BLER
HSPA prediction plots
MBMS service area
LTE
In 2008, Atoll LTE was the first LTE network planning software available
on the market. It has since then been used on a number of projects
worldwide. Atoll 3.1 is a comprehensive framework for operators who
need to plan evolution towards LTE. It allows planning and analysing
integrated GSM/UMTS/LTE and CDMA2000/LTE networks
This module is the result of a strong R&D program in 4G technologies
which Forsk is conducting with strategic partners including world-leading
equipment vendors and operators.
Neighbour Planning
Manual and automatic neighbour planning
Inter-frequency and intra-frequency neighbour
planning
Traffic Modelling
Modelling of voice and data services
Modelling of UE categories
Multi-service traffic demand maps generated from
multiple sources: vector, raster, and live traffic data
Subscriber traffic modelling
CDMA2000/LTE Co-planning
Site sharing
Simultaneous display and analysis of CDMA2000
and LTE networks
Inter-technology handover modelling
Inter-technology interference analysis
GSM/UMTS/LTE Co-planning
Unified GSM/UMTS/LTE network database with
site and antenna sharing
Unified GSM/UMTS/LTE multi-service traffic
model
Combined GSM/UMTS/LTE Monte-Carlo
simulator
Simultaneous display and analysis of GSM/
UMTS/LTE layers
Inter-technology handover modelling
Inter-technology interference analysis
CDMA2000 1xRTT/EV-DO
Forsk has been working with market
leaders in North America and Asia to
deliver
state-of-the-art
CDMA2000
planning features, including a combined
1xRTT/1xEV-DO traffic model. Atoll
fully supports EV-DO Rev. A. and EV-DO
Rev.B. Atoll supports CDMA2000/LTE
co-planning, and allows CDMA operators
to plan and analyse the evolution of their
networks towards LTE.
WiMAX/BWA
Atoll WiMAX is a state-of-the-art WiMAX and
Broadband Wireless Access (BWA) network planning
software developed in cooperation with WiMAX
equipment manufacturers.
TD-SCDMA
Atoll TD-SCDMA has been developed in partnership
with major players in the TD-SCDMA scene in China,
and is the most advanced and most widely used
TD-SCDMA planning software on the market.
Atoll supports TD-SCDMA/TD-LTE co-planning, and
allows TD-SCDMA operators to plan and analyse the
evolution of their networks towards TD-LTE. Atoll
also supports 2G/TD-SCDMA co-planning.
Network Modelling
Support for N-Frequency mode
TD-SCDMA equipment modelling including RRM
and capacity parameters
Smart antenna modelling
HSDPA modelling
UpPCH shifting modelling
MBMS modelling
Traffic Modelling
Modelling of voice and data services
Modelling of user equipment, user profiles, and
environment types
Multi-service traffic map generation from multiple
sources: vector, raster, and live traffic data
Simulation and Analysis
TD-SCDMA Monte-Carlo simulator including
timeslot modelling, smart antenna modelling, and
Dynamic Channel Allocation (DCA) modelling
Generation of prediction plots, based on
simulations or on user-defined per-timeslot cell
load figures, including:
DL and UL Eb/Nt coverage
Required power
Effective service areas
Cell-to-cell interference
UpPCH interference
P-CCPCH pollution
Offered/required capacity per cell
DwPCH and UpPCH coverage
Baton handover
HSDPA prediction plots: CQI, RLC, MAC, and
application throughput per pixel
MBMS service area
GSM AFP
Modelling of frequency bands, carrier
layers, and border constraints
Support for vendor equipment
constraints/features
Generation, import, edition, storage,
and combination of interference
matrices
User-definable constraints and editable
cost function
Allocation of frequency hopping
parameters (MAL, HSN, MAIO)
Combined automatic/Interactive
frequency planning on map (IFP)
Optimisation of TRX allocation vs.
interference conditions
BSIC planning
LTE AFP
Full and fractional automatic frequency planning
Interference-based frequency plan optimisation
target (cost function)
- Interference matrices
- Neighbours, neighbours of neighbours, coneighbours
- Reuse distance
User-definable constraints and editable cost
function
Generation, import, edition, storage, and use of
interference matrices
Support for multi-carrier and multi-band
networks
Automatic physical cell ID, SSS ID, and PSS ID
planning
WiMAX AFP
Full and fractional automatic frequency planning
Interference-based frequency plan optimisation
target (cost function)
- Interference matrices
- Neighbours, neighbours of neighbours, coneighbours
- Reuse distance
User-definable constraints and editable cost
function
Generation, import, edition, storage, and use of
interference matrices
Support for multi-carrier and multi-band
networks
Automatic preamble index planning, downlink and
uplink permbase planning
Optimisation Parameters
Antenna type
Antenna height
Antenna azimuth and tilt
Transmit power
Candidate site selection
Automatic site placement
for greenfield networks
Optimisation Objectives
Coverage
Interference
Capacity
Service quality
EMF (Electromagnetic Field) exposure
Optimisation Control
User-defined cost function including criteria
weighting
Parameter change vs. implementation cost
optimisation
Flexible multi-technology objective definition
User-defined combination of clutter dependant
and area dependant thresholds
Combined multi-layer KPI optimisation, using
traffic maps
Optimisation Results
Implementation changes ranked by potential
network improvement
Complete set of prediction plots for change and
improvement analysis
Storage of multiple optimisation plans for
simultaneous analysis
Development Tools
Atoll is an open platform and includes development tools that allow operators or 3rd party developers to customise
their working environment and easily integrate Atoll with other applications. This key feature provides flexibility
and a capacity to quickly add customised modules that no other radio planning and optimisation software delivers.
Implementation
Forsk can provide a turn-key implementation of Atoll
on operator premises, including software installation
and system configuration. Forsk can migrate data
from a previous planning software into Atoll and
perform propagation model calibration hence
delivering a solution that is ready to use right after
the installation.
Training
Forsk has a comprehensive training course portfolio
that covers all activities related to Atoll: user
training, administrator training, technology module
and specialised module training (e.g., propagation
model calibration).
Training courses can be delivered at our training
centres in Europe, North-America and Asia as well
as on customer premises. Forsk can also deliver
customised training courses upon request. Check the
Training section at www.forsk.com for updated public
course schedules and programs.
Mentoring
We provide on-site post-training support in order
to help operators within their first few weeks of
operational use of Atoll. During this phase, operators
get a comprehensive knowledge transfer from Atoll
experts with long experience of similar situations.
Custom Software Development
Forsk can develop additional modules for Atoll,
in order to meet specific integration or functional
requirements. Such modules are developed using the
standard Atoll Software Development Kit (SDK)
in order to achieve full integration and make future
evolutions and maintenance easy.
Helpdesk and Support Portal
Once the Atoll implementation project has been
completed, operators get a continuous access to Forsk
support through the Atoll Helpdesk and the Support
Portal. The Atoll support portal provides access to a
set of online resources and allows users to log technical
questions to the Forsk helpdesk/support team.
perating Systems
O
Microsoft Windows XP, Windows
Vista, Windows 7 (32/64 bits)
Microsoft Windows 2003 server,
Windows 2008 server (32/64 bits)
elational Database Management
R
System (not required for standalone
configurations)
Oracle 9i, 10g and 11g
Sybase Adaptive Server V12.5
Microsoft SQL Server 2005
Microsoft Access
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